Why is the title "That is weird." ? Hmm... You better read to find out. XDDD So anyway, I am almost recovered from watching the sad sad sad anime Ano Hana. But this chapter is still not as funny as always because it needed to be a bit more emotional. Wahahha. I'm bad at writing emotional stuffs though. (. _ .) I tried my best. And I think I might try to write a fanfic about AnoHana. Maybe. I dunno. Somehow. I'm never sure. :D

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Chapter 13 – That is weird

Kuroko Yachiyo was reading a book and sat in her chair near the window. But then, she closed the book and faced the handsome yellow-haired guy next to her.

"Ikemen, I ate the sandwich you gave me. You even followed me when I went to see Shigeru-kun. And I tried so hard not to hit you. So…" she said. "How long are you planning to stare at me?"

Kise had his right hand cupped around his head as he faced her. He smiled and said; "Until Kurokocchi says so." He smiled.

Yachiyo sighed and tried to say; "Ike—"

"No more complaints. I'm not even doing anything. I'm just observing you." Kise said before she can finish. "Oh right, since class is almost over, why don't we get ice cream? It's a sunny day after all."

"Ikemen, I have no idea what kind of world you're living in and how your brain works. But.." Yachiyo said. "First, we're in the middle of class and it's Chemistry. Dismissal is hours away."

"Eh—"

"Second, today isn't sunny." She pointed at the window where rain is pouring hard. Thunder roared at the background.

"Third, you really need to get a check-up for brain damage."

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"And lastly, coach Takeuchi is right behind you."

Thunder roared again and Kise's face went blank. "W-w-wha—" He stuttered as he slowly turned his head around.

He saw Takeuchi sensei, their coach and Chemistry teacher, with overflowing black aura, and glowing red eyes. Just like in horror movies. He seemed as though he was about to hit Kise.

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What followed was the loud deafening scream of Kise Ryouta.

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It's time for lunch~

"Since when did those two got close?" A boy asked another guy as they sat at a corner of the classroom.

"I dunno man, but it seems like the other girls are turning into vicious monsters." The guy replied.

They both looked at the female students covered in black-auras and gritting teeth.

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Kise was sitting backwards and facing Yachiyo who was reading a book.

"You are not helping, Ikemen." She said without looking at him.

"Hmm?" Kise asked.

"My life is in danger because of you. The girls are –" She said.

"It's okay. They won't try to hurt you." Kise interrupted. "And if they do, I would—"

"Don't hurt girls." She interrupted.

"I know, I know. You're against that. But I'd do what is needed." Kise said. Yachiyo was about to say something again but he said; "So that means I just have to always be by your side. They won't hurt you if I'm there." Yachiyo stayed quiet.

She sighed and said; "You don't understand, I don't fear for my life. I fear for their lives. I don't think I could hold back if they try to hurt me. I don't want to have a body count of girls. " The way she said that was plain and normal, like she didn't say she could kill them.

"That's scary, Meganekko!" Kise shouted.

Yachiyo didn't mind him and just continued reading the book. The distance between them was about 3 feet. "I wonder if I could reach her from here…" Kise thought.

He reached out his arm and placed it on Yachiyo's head. But oddly, she didn't complain.

"She doesn't mind eh…" Kise thought. He smiled and started ruffling her hair lightly. "How soft…"

"You like being petted?" Kise asked. "How adorable. Ahaha." His laugh wasn't teasing, it was genuine and warm. "I feel weird…" Kise thought. He looked down a little, letting some of his hair cover his eyes… and blushed. "I think I ate something funny."

"I don't like being petted. I'm not a cat. And you might infect me with brain damage." She grabbed Kise's wrist and pulled his hand away from her head. She closed the book and stood up. "I'm hungry."

Kise looked up. He already knew what that meant. He chuckled then said; "Yes ma'am."

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At the rooftop

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"For a guy, you are really good at cooking." Yachiyo commented as she ate.

Kise didn't answer for a second. He blushed first. Then he cried. "*sniffs* sorry… I just.. *sniffs*.. You complimented me again.. *sniffs* Uwaaaaa! Can I hug you?"

"Ask me that question again and I will never talk to you." Yachiyo warned with her dark side expression.

Someone opened the rooftop door and called; "Yachiyo." It was Shigeru.

"Ossu Saitou." Kise greeted he was smiling but he was thinking; "It's you again. Please go…GO!"

"What is it Shigeru-kun?" Yachiyo asked.

"Ahh nothing. I just thought you'd be here. Ahaha. Can I eat here too?" Shigeru asked.

"NO!" was what Kise was thinking but Yachiyo already said; "Yes, of course." And she smiled. The look on Kise's face was hilarious.

After a while…

"Look at that guy, just talking to Meganekko casually. Why is he even here? Please go away… GO!" Kise thought with an annoyed face as he sipped some milk.

"Yachiyo, that bento looks great!" Shigeru commented.

"Ah.. Ikemen made this." She answered.

"Oh I see." Shigeru said with a smile. He turned to Kise and asked; "Do you always make her bento?"

"Just recently." Kise said to him while smiling too. The smiles they had looked genuinely fake.

Somehow, the atmosphere felt heavy.. and Yachiyo noticed so she said; "S-sou. I'd be right back, I just have to buy some drinks."

"Wait, don't go alone." Kise said to her.

"It's fine. I can handle myself." She walked out of the roof top leaving the two alone.

It's quiet… too quiet. You can hear the wind blowing.

"It's a good thing the rain stopped." Shigeru commented. "But seems like it'd be back this afternoon. That's what the news said. Ahaha." His voice was friendly.

"Maybe I should give the guy a chance. He does seem friendly." Kise thought. So he replied; "Yeah, good thing I had my umbrella with me. Ahaha."

"Yachiyo probably didn't. She always keeps forgetting about her umbrella." Shigeru said while laughing.

"Oh, you really know her, don't you?" Kise asked.

"Ahaha. Yeah sorta. And you seem to know her a lot too." Shigeru answered.

"Well, I'm her cousin's best friend. Ahaha."

"Really? I didn't know. Ahaha."

"Yeah, her cousin told me to follow her around and keep her from harm. And so I'm here. Ahaha."

"Ah.. so that's the Kurokocchi you were talking about yesterday. And he's Kuroko Tetsuya, right? I know him too." Shigeru said.

"Oh really?" Kise said. "Yeah right." He thought.

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"Remember yesterday? You didn't answer my question." Shigeru said. He looked straight ahead and not at Kise. "Why did you lie?"

"me?... that's because…" Kise said.

"Let me tell you my story." Shigeru said and smiled. "Monday, after your basketball practice. I met Yachiyo at the student council's office. I arrived late and then she didn't notice me in the classroom. She took off her glasses and that's how I saw. It really shocked me ya know. Ahaha…. Now it's your turn. How did you see her face?"

Kise was surprised that Shigeru was telling him this. But he just looked straight ahead and exhaled. "It's on Monday too. But it's after recess. I went to look for her when she was gone. Then I found her stuck in the stock room. Her glasses accidentally dropped and that's how I saw. Ahaha. I was a bit ahead of you. Ahaha."

They both laughed. Like they were close friends.

"I already told you I lied when someone wanted to know her real appearance, right?" Shigeru asked.

"Yeah, you did." Kise answered.

"Wanna know why?" Shigeru looked at him seriously but he was smiling.

"Okay. Why?" Kise looked at him too.

"It's simple." Shigeru said. "I am selfish."

"Selfish? What do you mean?" Kise asked.

"I didn't want others to get close to her." Shigeru explained. "I wanted to keep that side of Yachiyo to myself." The wind blew. "Truth is; I was upset when I found out you knew too."

Kise's eyes widened. "He was upset?" Kise looked up and said; "I was upset too."

Shigeru stared straight ahead and said; "Yeah, I know."

"So why did you lie?" Shigeru asked. "Besides selfishness, my reason is because…I like Yachiyo."

Kise didn't answer. He was too shocked to hear it himself. Shigeru likes Yachiyo.

"So, Kise-kun. Are you selfish too?... Did you lie because you are selfish too?" Shigeru asked. He faced Kise with a serious expression.

Kise thought hard and finally said the excuse he's been using this whole time; "Because I need to protect her." Kise's expression was serious. And he added; "I'd even protect her from you if needed."

Shigeru laughed and said; "Don't worry; I won't do anything bad to her. So there's no need to be cautious with me, Kise-kun. Ahaha."

"Phew. Glad that's settled. I thought that you like her too. Ahaha. It'd be hard to keep up with you. You're famous. Ahaha." Shigeru added. His voice friendly and warm again.

Kise smiled and said; "Like her? Ahahaha. That's weird Saitou-kun. Ahaha"

"Just call me Shigeru." He made a fist and handed it to Kise.

"Then just call me Ryouta." Kise also made a fist and they fist-bumped.

Yachiyo went back to the rooftop and had 3 soda cans with her. She walked up to the two and said; "What happened when I was gone?"

"Nothing much, right Shigeru?" Kise said.

"Yeah, Ryouta. Ahaha." Shigeru laughed.

Yachiyo looked confused but didn't ask more. She just sat down between them and said; "Men are weird."

"Shigeru-kun, you shouldn't get close to Ikemen that much. His brain damage might infect you." she said.

"OI OI! THAT'S NOT EVEN CONTAGIOUS!" Kise defended.

"Ah... I see. I shall keep a safe distance, Yachiyo." Shigeru said to Yachiyo.

"OI OI! STOP TALKING TO ME LIKE I'M NOT HERE!" Kise shouted at both of them.

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After classes and practice. Now raining.

"Oi, Meganekko." Kise called.

"Ikemen." Yachiyo turned to face him.

"It's raining. Do you have an umbrella?" he asked.

"Ah… well…" Yachiyo said.

"Ahahaha. Let's just share my umbrella." Kise said. "Just like Shigeru said, she forgot."

He opened the umbrella and said; "How can you remember about your plans and yet forget about your umbrella. Ahaha." Kise teased.

"I just forgot. I just tend to forget things if I don't write them down." Yachiyo defended. She walked towards Kise and they shared the umbrella. She lightly bumped unto Kise.

"Ah.. Gomen." Kise said. "So… that's why you always have a paper with you." He looked away from Yachiyo.

"She's way too close." Kise thought. "This seems like a shoujo manga."

"You are way to close, Ikemen." Yachiyo commented. "You might infect me with brain damage."

"WHAT THE- BRAIN DAMAGE IS NOT CONTAGIOUS!" Kise defended. "And I even thought this is like a shoujo manga!"

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But then a memory flashed… "Are you selfish too?" Shigeru asked.

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"No… I am not selfish… I… I just have to protect her. That's all." Kise thought.

"Ikemen…" Yachiyo said. "You seem dazed."

"Eh? Really?" Kise tried to laugh.

She looked at Kise's shoulder and saw that he's getting wet but she isn't. "Give me your things. You're getting soaked."

"Huh? There's no need. It's okay." Kise waved his hands frantically. But Yachiyo slipped the bag out of Kise's shoulder. They stopped for a while. Kise blushed as Yachiyo touched him.

Yachiyo hugged Kise's bag with one hand and she held her bag with the other hand. "There. Now there's more space."

"A-arigatou, Meganekko." Kise said.

"You need to take care of yourself more. Getting sick will get you out of shape. That's not good for a player like you." Yachiyo said not looking at Kise.

"oh…... OH?! Wait! You mean, YOU care?!" Kise shouted.

"What kind of question is that… if you get sick..." she paused "it… it would be bad for the team." She looked face to face with Kise. It felt like the umbrella had made the world shrink again.

With only a few inches away they both blushed and turned away quickly. "I mean, since you are prone to constipation, and since you already have brain damage... you shouldn't risk getting any more sickness."

"That's too mean!" Kise shouted.

Despite the small witty conversation, both of them are still blushing.

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"Ah… I'm going now. My house is just there." Yachiyo said while pointing at an apartment complex.

"I'll take you there." Kise insisted.

"No, it's fine. It's just near anyway." She wasn't looking at Kise. She just stared at the bags she was holding.

"Here are your things." She pressed Kise's bag to his chest and ran off.

"Didn't even say goodbye. *sigh*" Kise said. She looked at the apartment and started walking away… Another memory flashed…

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This time it was about him. "Like her? Ahahaha. That's weird Saitou-kun. Ahaha."

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Kise stopped and looked held his hand out of the umbrella's shade. Making a few drops get to his hand.

"Yeah, that is weird."

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TBC

That is weird END

woah, foot note~ dun have any... (. _ .) The next chaps will be posted within 1-2 days... I think. I dunno. Maybe. I'm never sure.